Pediatric Sleep Medicine – Expert Care for Your Child's Sleep

Pediatric sleep medicine finds and treats sleep problems in children and teens. Dr. Minal Patel is uniquely qualified. Dr. Patel is board certified in both pediatrics (children's medicine) and sleep medicine.

What sleep problems are common in children?

• Obstructive sleep apnea — Breathing stops and starts during sleep, often because of large tonsils or adenoids (glands at the back of the throat and nose).
• Behavioral insomnia of childhood — Fighting bedtime and waking up at night.
• Night terrors and sleepwalking — Scary episodes or walking around while still asleep.
• Restless leg syndrome — An urge to move the legs.
• Delayed sleep phase syndrome — A body clock that runs late, so your child falls asleep and wakes up late. It is common in teens.
• Narcolepsy — A brain condition that causes strong sleepiness during the day.

What are the signs your child may have a sleep problem?

• Noisy sleep — Loud snoring or noisy breathing during sleep.
• Mouth breathing — Breathing through the mouth.
• Bedwetting — Wetting the bed after age 5.
• Hard mornings — Trouble waking up in the morning.
• Daytime sleepiness — Being very sleepy during the day.
• School and behavior — Poor school work or behavior problems.
• Attention problems — ADHD-like symptoms.

How does Dr. Patel care for your child's sleep?

Dr. Patel looks at each child's sleep as part of the whole picture. That includes your child's growth, health, and family life. Treatment may include:

• Behavior strategies — Help with sleep training.
• Sleep hygiene — Better sleep habits.
• Pediatric sleep studies — Sleep tests for children.
• Referral to a medical or surgical specialist — When needed.

Call (512) 931-1575 to schedule a pediatric sleep consultation.